Routledge City Planning in India, 1947-2017 - History Book

Explore the evolution of urban development with City Planning in India, 1947-2017 by Routledge. This comprehensive history examines how the nature and direction of city planning changed within India's shifting sociopolitical landscape over the last century. By placing the Indian experience within a clear historical framework, this book identifies the connections and differences between pre-independence and post-independence laws, policies, and development programs. It provides a detailed look at how professional planning work has functioned during periods of rapid economic change. This text is an essential resource for those studying the history of urban design, architecture, and landscape development in South Asia. It offers a deep look into the policies that shaped modern Indian cities and the professional practices that drove urban growth.